Head-to-head reliability
Aston Martin Vanquish vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Aston Martin Vanquish and Chevrolet Silverado compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Aston Martin Vanquish vs Chevrolet Silverado: The Vanquish has 1 complaint and 6 recalls over 10 years, while the Silverado has 5,105 complaints, 100 recalls, 117 crash-related reports, 104 injuries, and 1 death. The Silverado’s issues are more frequent and severe. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Aston Martin Vanquish or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Aston Martin Vanquish
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a low-volume exotic car, so it sees very few complaints—just 1 over 10 years. That single complaint describes a sudden power loss under hard acceleration because the plastic intake pipe collapses. With 6 recalls covering brakes, latches, transmission, and accelerator pedal, the main ownership concern is age-related and recall-related issues rather than frequent breakdowns.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume full-size pickup with 5,105 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 511 per year. Owners report serious problems including engine failures, transmission issues, electrical glitches, and brake problems, with 117 crash-related complaints, 104 injuries, and 1 death. Recalls are also frequent (100), covering tailgate latches, steering, seat belts, and brake fluid warnings.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Aston Martin Vanquish | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1 Better | 5,105 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 6 Better | 100 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 117 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.1 Better | 510.5 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 104 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Aston Martin Vanquish
- 01ENGINE1
One owner reported that during hard acceleration at high revs, the car suddenly lost power and stopped accelerating. The manufacturer said the plastic intake pipe can collapse under heavy acceleration, which can be dangerous when merging or passing.
“The car at high revs at hard acceleration suddenly loses power, causing it to upshift and stop accelerating. Manufacturer said on heavy acceleration, that the intake pipe to the engine collapse upon heavy acceleration, as they are plastic and can compress and…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE1,698
- 02POWER TRAIN1,453
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM982
- 04SERVICE BRAKES691
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER542
Owners of 2026 Silverado models report severe engine problems, including a 6.2L motor losing power shortly after purchase and a 6.6L Duramax diesel suffering repeated excessive soot accumulation in the particulate filter, requiring dealer service.
Complaints describe the vehicle suddenly shifting into neutral while driving slowly uphill, and the same 6.2L engine issue also affects power delivery. These failures can leave a driver without motive power in traffic.
Owners report sudden, severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but poor stopping, and at 70 MPH a loud pinging sound followed by loss of power, brakes, and steering. These electrical faults can be life-threatening.
The same braking loss complaints appear under service brakes: the vehicle would not stop normally at a stop sign, and in another case braking became inoperable at highway speed. Brake performance is a critical safety concern.
“I purchased the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado with a 6.2L motor "new" from the dealer with 5700 miles on XXX. Roughly a month and 2500 miles later, my family and I were in the vehicle, 750 miles from home, returning from a vacation to [XXX] from the [XXX]/[XXX] ar…”
“My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with the 6.6L Duramax diesel has experienced three separate P2463 Diesel Particulate Filter excessive soot accumulation events at approximately 4,300, 5,500, and 10,280 miles. Each event required a Chevrolet dealer to perform…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Aston Martin Vanquish — 6 recalls
The defect: Aston Martin is recalling certain 2025 Vanquish vehicles. The vacuum pump may not generate vacuum, resulting in a loss of power brake assist and decreased brake function.
The risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Aston Martin will update the ESP software for all affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2025. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for…
The defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door…
The risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston…
The defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door…
The risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston…
The defect: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Con…
The risk: If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this…
Chevrolet Silverado — 100 recalls
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently…
The risk: An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevr…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.
The risk: A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-4…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertentl…
The risk: An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GMC Hummer EV pick up, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The left or right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not be tightened properly.
The risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 /…
Buyer analysis
Aston Martin Vanquish or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Aston Martin Vanquish has far fewer issues per year (0.1 vs. 510.5), but it is a rare exotic with only one complaint. The Silverado’s much higher complaint rate reflects its huge sales volume, yet the reported problems are often severe and safety-related. In practice, the Vanquish may have fewer reported failures, but the Silverado’s issues are more likely to affect everyday driving and safety.
Key differences
- The Vanquish has 1 complaint and 6 recalls over 10 years; the Silverado has 5,105 complaints and 100 recalls, with 117 crash-related complaints, 104 injuries, and 1 death.
- Vanquish owners report a single engine power-loss issue due to a collapsing intake pipe; Silverado owners report engine failures, transmission shifting to neutral, electrical braking loss, and brake failure.
- Silverado complaints include serious safety events like loss of brakes and steering at speed, while the Vanquish complaint is a performance loss under hard acceleration.
- Recalls on the Vanquish cover brakes, latches, transmission, and accelerator pedal; Silverado recalls cover tailgate latches, steering, seat belts, and brake fluid warning.
- Check the plastic intake pipe for cracks or collapse, especially if the car has been driven hard; a collapsing pipe can cause sudden power loss.
- Verify that all 6 recalls (brakes, latches, transmission, accelerator pedal) have been completed by a dealer.
- Listen for engine pinging or rough running, and check for stored codes related to diesel particulate filter soot accumulation on Duramax models.
- Test brakes thoroughly for firm pedal but poor stopping, and confirm that brake fluid warning and tailgate latch recalls have been fixed.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all open recalls are closed for the specific VIN.
- For the Vanquish, have a pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist focusing on the intake system and transmission software.
- For the Silverado, test drive at highway speeds and in stop-and-go traffic to check for power loss, transmission slipping, and brake performance.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records, especially for engine and transmission services on the Silverado and for any recall repairs on both vehicles.
- Check NHTSA.gov for any additional complaints or recalls by VIN before purchase.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Aston Martin Vanquish | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 98 |
| 2025 | 1 | 150 |
| 2018 | 0 | 591 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Aston Martin Vanquish or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Aston Martin Vanquish vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Aston Martin Vanquish total complaints
- 1
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 5,105
- Aston Martin Vanquish total recalls
- 6
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 100
- Aston Martin Vanquish avg complaints/year
- 0.1
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 510.5
- More reliable overall
- Aston Martin Vanquish
- Aston Martin Vanquish top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE